Beauty

Inside KiKi Layne's Beauty Transformation for the Oscars

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    Layne alongside makeup artist Rebekah Aladdin at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel. "I'm presenting, so I'm a little nervous," the actress says. "But it's a dream come true!"

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    Makeup artist Rebekah Aladdin's Giorgio Armani Beauty spread for KiKi Layne's glam session.

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    Hairstylist Lacy Redway putting the finishing touches on Layne's intricate braided updo.

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    Layne’s nails getting topped off with crystal decal accents.

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    Layne outside on the balcony, overlooking Los Angeles ahead of the red carpet.

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    Aladdin adding one last stroke of Lip Maestro in dusty rose shade Dolci.

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    “We put our whole hearts into If Beale Street Could Talk and I'm ready to celebrate that and all these other amazing films.”